Experienced Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, Washington United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 02, 2024
  • Salary: $88,150.40 - $122,116.80 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    Position Description

    The Tacoma Police Department will be giving hiring priority to in-state lateral candidates for any immediate vacancies. Qualified out-of-state candidates will be placed on an eligible list for interview and hiring consideration and may be considered for subsequent vacancies.

    At this time the Tacoma Police Department is placing out-of-state lateral candidates at step 4 ($53.26)* in the hiring range; in-state laterals will be placed at step 5 ($55.92)* in the range. Please note, step placement is at the discretion of the hiring authority and is subject to change at any time.

    A Police Officer is responsible for crime prevention, criminal apprehension, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances. This is general duty and investigatory police work involving the protection of life, property, and preservation of the peace. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision. Physical requirements include above-average physical endurance in running, climbing, and lifting as well as good balance, hearing, and vision.

    City of Tacoma Recruitment
    The City of Tacoma wants to employ a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and we welcome candidates with diverse and/or multicultural skill sets and personal experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

    Transforming Tacoma
    The Tacoma Police Department is a proud participant in Transforming Tacoma; actively working to d evelop pragmatic, specific recommendations and reforms that the Tacoma Police Department and the City of Tacoma can implement to strengthen the Tacoma Police Department’s relationship with Tacoma’s community; ensure that the Tacoma Police Department’s activities and operations are safe, just, effective, lawful, and consistent with national, best, emerging, and transformational practices. For more information about this effort, please visit the Transforming Tacoma website.

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • Must be currently employed as a law enforcement officer or have been employed as a law enforcement officer in the last 24 months. There may not be more than a 24-month break in service
    • Must have 12 or more months of continuous post-commissioned street patrol experience
    • Non-patrol sworn officer experience, such as jail/corrections/court, or dispatch, does not count toward "street patrol experience" in calculating the total months of post-commissioned experience
    • Must be a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident
    • Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
    NOTE: Applicants who failed probation, were terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, are about to be terminated, or would not be considered for rehire by their former department or agency, are not eligible for a lateral position.

    LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    • Successful completion of law enforcement academy training approved by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
    • Valid Washington State Driver's License, First Aid and CPR card with maintenance thereafter.


    Knowledge & Skills

    • Understanding of the principals, practices and procedures used in police work
    • Up-to-date knowledge of State, County and City laws and ordinances, recent legislation and court decisions affecting police duties
    • Geography of the city
    • Traffic and crowd control techniques
    • Operation of a variety of specialized police vehicles and equipment
    • Crime scene preservation and investigation methods and techniques
    • Preparing clear and concise electronic reports
    • Exercising independent judgment when responding to emergencies
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Correct usage of English; grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
    Physical requirements will adhere to the Tacoma Police Officer job classification specification.

    Selection Process & Supplemental Information

    **JOB ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATE: The Salary Range for this Classification has been updated effective January 30, 2024. The rate of pay at time of any offer is based on the current salary range, not the date of application.**

    Applicants must pass all phases both before and after the eligibility list is established, including driving record, credit history, conviction/arrest record, work history, reference check, oral board interview and polygraph examination.

    Applicants may be removed from the eligible list for failure to pass the pre-employment interview, background investigation or any other screening element. Once a conditional offer of employment is made, all applicants must undergo a polygraph, medical examination and psychological evaluation to determine if they meet the Tacoma Police Department standards in effect at the time of examination. The medical examination will include a drug screening.

    This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local 6 Tacoma Police Union IUPA. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.

    Possession of a Washington State Driver's License is required at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter. In addition, possession of a valid First Aid card and CPR card with maintenance thereafter are required prior to the end of the probationary period. An employee must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

    The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

    Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

    Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

    Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

    Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

    Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

    Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

    Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

    Other Employment Information

    Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

    Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

    Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

    Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

    Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2024 12:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Tacoma
    • City of Tacoma

    Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim.

    Tacoma boasts the state's highest density of art and history museums, and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city's vibrant commercial landscape. The iconic Tacoma Dome has endured as a high-demand venue for some of the largest names in the entertainment industry.

    A magnet for families looking for affordable housing options in the Puget Sound area, Tacoma also draws those who prefer to live in a more urban downtown setting with competitively priced condos and apartments that feature panoramic mountain and water views.

    Tacoma's natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, and Tacoma Community College, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location – just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense's premier military installation on the West Coast – only adds to Tacoma's desirability. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view our YouTube video!

     

     

     

       

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